Chapter 160: Bai Shiya’s Resounding Slap Sent Tang Xiwei Reeling

Hangzhou City Police Department, Deputy Captain’s Office.

“Captain Su! We’ve found them!”

“The target has appeared at a manor in the outskirts!”

Su Qing looked up as her subordinate, sporting dark circles under his eyes, rushed in excitedly. She immediately stood up. Over the past few days, she had assigned three people specifically to investigate this case, working in shifts around the clock to track Tang Xiwei’s whereabouts.

“Are we certain the target is there?”

Taking the report, Su Qing quickly called Mo Lan, the gentle assistant of Wen Wan, her hand trembling slightly as she held the phone.

Since that day, she had heard from her own sister about the target’s identity. She was the sixth young lady of the prestigious Wen family in the capital, Su Qing’s direct superior, and even Director Ma owed her promotion to this family connection.

If she could cultivate this relationship, her career path would be smooth sailing.

Though Su Qing was a woman, she harbored a fiercely burning desire to advance.

“Hello, Assistant Mo? This is Su Qing from the city bureau. We’ve located the target and will send over the coordinates immediately.”

“Understood, Captain Su, your efficiency is impressive. I will report to General Wen right away.”

“Good, I’m dispatching a team to make the arrest immediately. Please, Assistant Mo, do put in a good word for me.”

“Of course, it’s no trouble at all.”

After hanging up, Mo Lan, sitting in a car, glanced at Number Three beside her. Number Three immediately understood and took out a walkie-talkie.

“Attention all units! Attention all units!”

“The target is at a manor in the outskirts. All units assemble and depart immediately!”

Soon, over a dozen vehicles converged into a convoy heading toward the outskirts.

Within ten minutes, the police vehicles were ready. Su Qing led over ten officers into the vehicles, speeding toward the manor.

In a short span, three parties—Ye Linna’s faction, Wen Wan’s faction, and the police—were all rapidly closing in on the manor.

At this moment, Tang Xiwei was still sound asleep, completely unaware of the impending danger.

...

Wanluo Group, fourteenth-floor studio.

This was originally the exclusive studio of their media company, now requisitioned by Chen Luo.

All the staff from the media company had been called over to focus on the volunteer application guidance project.

The general manager of the media company, Shang Meng, personally took charge on-site, handling all production logistics.

This was also to impress General Wen with Chen Luo, who was officially the new deputy general manager but in reality the lady boss.

Watching the media company bustling with activity, Wen Wan’s face showed some concern.

“Are you worried that Ye Linna will notice the project we’re setting up?” Wen Xiu pointed out Wen Wan’s worries. Wen Wan didn’t deny it but furrowed her brow.

“That woman is no simple opponent. She’ll surely see through Chen Luo’s all-out offensive as a feint and will be prepared for our sudden strike.”

“Yes, I’ve faced her the most. Her strategies are always thorough, nearly impenetrable.”

Wen Xiu lowered her head, pondering before continuing.

“There are only two options now.”

“One, hope Chen Luo’s live broadcast has a strong enough impact to strike first, leaving Ye Linna unable to replicate it.”

“Two, we release another smokescreen to divert their attention.”

Wen Wan nodded. Though it was Ye Linna, and Chen Luo losing wouldn’t be shameful, she still didn’t want Chen Luo to fail. The thought of Chen Luo being heartbroken over defeat drove Wen Wan nearly mad.

“But how do we release another smokescreen? The live broadcast is tomorrow morning.”

“Hmm, let’s discuss it further. Chen Luo is still getting her makeup done anyway.”

Hearing this, Wen Wan glanced toward the makeup room, tempted to check Chen Luo’s styling—wondering if she had become even more alluring.

She licked her lips slightly but forced herself to resist the urge.

This was the decisive moment; better to hold back now and make up for it once the dust settled.

“Alright, let’s head upstairs and gather the key people for a discussion.”

Reluctantly glancing again at the makeup room, Wen Wan headed toward the elevator.

Inside the makeup room, several top stylists from the media company were already working on Chen Luo’s look.

“Ms. Chen, please tell us your requirements.”

Chen Luo gazed at her reflection, recalling memories from her past life.

“No need for a very formal teacher’s outfit; it should be more casual.”

“Make my face look more mature, ideally conveying a world-weary aura.”

“And definitely not too refined; it should feel down-to-earth.”

“Can these requests be fulfilled?”

“No problem, Ms. Chen, we can do it.”

“Good, then let’s see the results. We’ll have General Wen review it later.”

...

Ten minutes later, a car halted at the gate of the manor in the outskirts.

Bai Shiya stepped out slowly, her face flushed with anger.

Entering the villa’s entrance, Assistant Bao greeted her warmly.

“Madam, you’re back!”

“Where is that bitch Tang Xiwei?”

Hearing Bai Shiya, usually so gentle and refined, openly curse, it was clear she was genuinely furious.

“She just finished recording a video. She should be upstairs resting.”

“Resting? How dare she rest!”

Bai Shiya stormed upstairs to Tang Xiwei’s door.

Without knocking, she flung open the door and strode in.

She immediately saw Tang Xiwei sprawled on the bed like a dead dog, which only fueled her rage.

“Tang Xiwei! Get your ass up!”

A sharp, furious yell rang out. Tang Xiwei, awakened abruptly from deep sleep, felt a surge of anger.

“Who is it? Who’s disturbing my sleep? Don’t you know I just fell asleep? Are you looking for death?”

Before she could react, Bai Shiya stormed up to her, swinging a heavy slap with her right hand.

“Smack!”

“Ah!”

Tang Xiwei was instantly awakened by the forceful slap, falling off the bed.

Unfortunately, she landed face-first.

Struggling to get up, she clutched her swollen cheek and confronted Bai Shiya.

“Bai, Bai Shiya! What do you mean by this?”

Bai Shiya grabbed Tang Xiwei’s collar and yanked her upright.

“How dare you ask what I mean!”

“You gave me false information, making me look like a fool in front of Chen Luo. And you still ask what I mean?”

“I’ve never been humiliated like this in my life! It’s all your fault!”

“I’ll beat you to death, you stupid, idiotic woman!”

Bai Shiya raised her hand again to strike when the sudden sound of screeching brakes was heard.

“Click!”